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Distance from Riyadh to Zhengzhou

Straight line

6,455 km
4,011 mi · 3,486 NM

By road

8,297 km
5,155 mi

Travel time

109 h 33 min
flight ≈ 8 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Zhengzhou?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Zhengzhou (China) are very far apart: 6,455 km in a straight line, that is 4,011 miles or 3,486 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Zhengzhou is 8,297 km (5,155 miles), about 109 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Zhengzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 34.3713°, 78.2810°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Zhengzhou?

By road it is 8,297 km (5,155 miles) from Riyadh to Zhengzhou; in a straight line it is 6,455 km (4,011 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Zhengzhou?

About 109 h 33 min on the fastest route (8,297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhengzhou from Riyadh?

Zhengzhou is to the north-east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Zhengzhou?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.